LOOK: Lane Kiffin Gives Shoutout to Morgan Freeman at Ole Miss Basketball Game

Ole Miss Rebels head football coach Lane Kiffin gave a shoutout to celebrity Morgan Freeman on Tuesday night.

The Ole Miss Rebels claimed a thrilling 86-82 win over the in-state rival Mississippi State Bulldogs on the hardwood on Tuesday night, but the football program also received a boost in the process.

Movie star Morgan Freeman, a common presence at Ole Miss basketball games, was sitting courtside during the Rebels' win, but his apparel drew the eyes of football head coach Lane Kiffin.

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Freeman was wearing a blue hoodie with the hashtag "Come To The Sip" emblazoned on the front, utilizing a common recruiting slogan from Kiffin & Co. in football. Kiffin, always one to take advantage of a marketing opportunity, quoted a post of Freeman on X (formerly Twitter) and simply said, "Hoodie!!!" You can view the post below.

Hoodie!!! https://t.co/YpZvpTPCcl

— Lane Kiffin (@Lane_Kiffin) January 31, 2024

Freeman, 86, is a native of Charleston, Mississippi, and although he did not attend Ole Miss, he has been one of the more notable fans present at multiple basketball games through the years.

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All in all, it was a very solid night for Ole Miss as the Rebels held on in dramatic fashion to take down the Bulldogs and remain undefeated at home. This has also been a good stretch for the Rebels football program following an 11-win season and a massive haul in the transfer portal, setting up an opportunity for a special season in 2024.